Legal & Compliance
Consent and limitations for peace-of-mind and legal DNA testing at DemyHealth.
Last updated: June 19, 2026 · Policy version 2026-06-19
Peace-of-mind DNA testing is intended for personal knowledge only and is not designed for court, immigration, inheritance, custody, or other formal legal proceedings unless proper legal chain-of-custody procedures are followed.
Legal DNA testing requires identity verification, documented sample collection, chain-of-custody procedures, and other controls required for formal use.
Chain-of-custody records document who collected, handled, transferred and received samples.
Legal testing may require valid identification and participant verification.
Samples must be collected according to the service type and laboratory requirements.
Results depend on sample quality, test design, reported relationships and scientific limitations.
Some relationship tests produce probability-based conclusions and may require additional relatives for stronger interpretation.
DNA results can affect family relationships and may cause emotional distress.
DNA/genetic data is sensitive personal data and should be handled confidentially.
Adult participants should provide their own informed consent unless a lawful representative is authorised.
Minors’ samples should be submitted only by a parent, legal guardian or legally authorised person.
Courts, immigration authorities or other bodies may set their own admissibility requirements.